Pan Africanist invites more participation in Kwanzaa celebrations
This year’s Kwanzaa celebrations got underway this evening. During the blessing of the festival held at the Ivy Community Centre, Pan-Africanist Wayne Onkphra Wells, told Barbados TODAY that the season should not be viewed as one to replace Christmas, but rather as an opportunity for persons from across the African diaspora to come together […]
Bostic launches book in New York
Strong leadership, the collective efforts of many, especially health workers, and cooperation from personnel from across ministries, international institutions and governments were the major contributors to Barbados’ successful fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. These points were made by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic as he launched his book, No Retreat, No Surrender: […]
Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns
SOURCE: BBC NEWS — Israel’s war with Hamas militants in Gaza will continue for “many more months”, Israel’s army chief has said. “There are no magic solutions,” Herzi Halevi told reporters. On Monday PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the campaign was “not close to being over”. Israel says it struck more than 100 targets […]
BRSA president wants fresh approach to reduce road accidents
President of the Barbados Road Safety Association Roland Lowe on Tuesday called for a new approach to help reduce the high level of road accidents. He proposed a fresh strategy to encourage better road habits and appealed to drivers to adopt a new mindset. “Throughout the year we have been pushing the message of […]
Flash flood watch in effect for western districts
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash flood watch for western districts. The BMS explained that this afternoon a combination of light wind speeds and adequate daytime heating will lead to western districts being affected by localised shower activity. “Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in light to heavy showers are forecast […]
Authorities investigating circumstances that forced UK bound flight en route from Barbados to divert to Bermuda
SOURCE: CMC – HAMILTON, Bermuda – The Ministry of National Security says it is working with relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances that forced a United Kingdom-bound flight to divert to Bermuda with almost a dozen injured people on board on Christmas Eve. In a statement, the ministry confirmed that emergency services took the 11 […]
#BTChristmas message: Jesus, the Source of Hope- Bishop Derek Richard
Christmas message from Bishop, The Reverend Derick Richard of the Methodist Church of Barbados “Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light” The world we live in in not the idyllic world our grandparents grew up in. Our world is far more broken, complex, messy and violent. We face unprecedented crises; we are […]
#BTChristmas message – BWU reports progress in uplifting workers
Christmas Address by General Secretary Toni Moore, Barbados Workers’ Union Comrades and friends, As the cooler breezes of the Barbadian Christmas season sweep across our beautiful island, I bring you holiday greetings filled with gratitude and hope. As we enjoy this period filled with beautiful decorations and joyful carols, we are reminded of the true […]
Church leaders appeal for peace and hope at Christmas
Religious leaders on Christmas Day urged Barbadians to embrace Christmas as a time of hope and peace in the face of increasing wars across the globe, the rising cost of living, and the climate crisis among other challenges. Anglican Bishop, the Right Reverend Michael Maxwell told congregants at the St Michael’s Cathedral that many […]